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Artists 2023

Danielle Champness

By SOTESeptember 15, 2023No Comments

SOTE 2023

White raku clay

Contact Artist: dnachampness@gmail.com

SOTE 2023 FINALIST

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THANKS FOR BEING PART OF THE CONVERSATION
A big thank you to Flaxton Gardens for hosting us today, and to everyone in our community that gave up some of their Saturday to join us for the Sculpture on the Edge Open Conversation today.
It was great to hear from such a passionate and thoughtful creative community. Your ideas, feedback and experiences are a big part of what makes SOTE so special.
The ACI Committee will now take your feedback on board as we continue shaping this year’s event together.

Photo captions
Tina Cooper and Wolfgang Engel with Traci Booker
Mel Sprenkeler with Cam Crossley
Jim Cox and Elli Schlunke
Magali Feuga and Michele Miller with Peter Tulney
John Helle-Nielsen with Claudia Hickel
Bruce Win and Peter Annand
Pam Magdefrau with Cam Crossley

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Meet Claudia Hickel, from the forests of Germany to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Claudia’s artistic journey has always been deeply connected to nature, creativity and storytelling.

After studying at the prestigious Munich Wood and Stone Carving School, Claudia moved to Australia where she continued exploring painting, drawing and sculpture across many mediums. Reconnecting with clay in recent years, her sculptural works now reflect the beauty of nature, the human spirit and our inner journeys.

Working from her hinterland studio overlooking wilderness gardens, Claudia finds endless inspiration in the stillness of national parks and the natural world around her.

A valued exhibiting artist since 2021, Claudia’s thoughtful and expressive sculptures continue to inspire visitors at Sculpture on the Edge.

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🌟 BE A PART OF SHAPING SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE 2026 🌟

You're invited to an OPEN CONVERSATION on SATURDAY, May 30 from 10:30am at Flaxton Gardens

This session is an opportunity to reflect on what worked well in 2025, discuss what we’d like to refine for 2026, and explore how artists can help shape the future direction of SOTE.

We’ll also be discussing and confirming proposed timelines for the event, including when entries for SOTE 2026 will officially open.

We’ll be discussing:
What worked well in 2025
What we’d like to improve or evolve in 2026
Proposed refinements and clarifications to the Terms & Conditions
Exhibition and governance updates
Ways artists and volunteers can get involved
Ideas to strengthen both the artist and visitor experience
Opportunities to help grow Sculpture on the Edge and support the hinterland arts community
Proposed entry opening dates and key milestones for 2026
A walkthrough of the exhibition and event spaces

📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10:30am – 12 noon
📍 Flaxton Gardens, Barrel Room
🎟 FREE (bookings essential for catering purposes)
🔗 Book via link in bio

Amazing standard of sculpture complimented by beau

Amazing standard of sculpture complimented by beautiful location, gardens and location - Outstanding!

Darwin Smith's 'Curlew Quartet' made of Timber, Driftwood, Rio...

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Meet Amanda Stuart, a sculptor and storyteller. W

Meet Amanda Stuart, a sculptor and storyteller.
What if forgotten objects could speak?
What stories would they share?

Blending history, humour and imagination, Amanda’s one-of-a-kind sculptural works breathe new life into the past—transforming the overlooked into something vibrant, curious, and full of personality.

Each piece feels like a moment captured mid-conversation… leaving us to wonder what’s being said.

🌿 Discover more of Amanda’s inspiring work at Sculpture on the Edge this November.

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